#B6CC3B Hex Color

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Hex color #b6cc3b graphic
Sale banners and safety signage often reach for #b6cc3b, a bright yellow with a green edge. Its high saturation gives it a glowing, jazzy energy that suits clearance tags, budget branding, and attention-grabbing accents. Keep it as a supporting tone or accent; over large areas the green undertone can turn muddy. Black text on this hex code hits about 11.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #b6cc3b

What is #b6cc3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6cc3b is rgb(182, 204, 59), in HSL hsl(69, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 71%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #b6cc3b?
Pair #b6cc3b with deep navy or charcoal for a grounded, high-contrast scheme, or with plum tones to soften its electric edge. Pale pastels and light grays tend to wash it out.
Is #b6cc3b readable on white or black?
#b6cc3b has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.